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A high-profile preliminary hearing is underway to determine if 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the shocking sniper-style assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. As prosecutors present chilling evidence, questions loom about courtroom transparency and the looming threat of the death penalty. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber is joined by litigator Ri...

A holiday boat trip turns into a devastating mystery after 18-year-old college athlete Nolan Wells is found dead on the shores of Horn Island in Jackson County, Mississippi. As his family demands answers and hires prominent attorney Ben Crump for an independent autopsy, rumors swirl regarding the final hours Wells spent with his friends before being left behind. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits do...

David Sommer, 51, is behind bars in Sarasota County, Florida, accused of using his position as a choir teacher to allegedly prey on at least one female student. The teen's parents discovered entries about Sommer in their daughter's diary, which kicked off a quick-moving investigation into the two's communications and alleged sexual contact. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber takes a look at bodyworn came...

A July 4th boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi turned tragic after 18-year-old student-athlete Nolan Wells went missing. A body believed to be his was later discovered. Investigators are now searching for answers regarding what happened out on the water and why the young wide receiver never returned to shore with his friends. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the details of this devastatin...

YouTuber Ben Schneider, known as "Reckless Ben," recently appeared in a Utah court in connection with his viral investigation into a missing Star Wars LEGO collection. The chaotic dispute involving original owner Bryan Mansell and store managers Joshua Johnson and Brandon Best started at a Bricks & Minifigs store in Salem, Oregon, before escalating into allegations of stalking and trespass. La...

Online models can make some serious money if they gain a large following - and a quick way to do that is by going viral. But with great influence comes with great responsibility, and one viral moment could also break your career. From DUI incidents to homicide investigations - Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks us through seven arrests caught on police bodycam — where aspiring influencers, OnlyFans...

New video evidence and federal court filings out of Dallas, Texas, allege that rapper Pooh Shiesty held record executive Gucci Mane at gunpoint in a brazen plot to force his release from a music contract. While prosecutors reveal shocking claims of pretrial misconduct to keep the rapper behind bars, the defense argues that the core of the government's case is flawed. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber br...

Could the CIA really have been pulling the strings behind some of history's most notorious incidents? And are these dark operations continuing well into the modern day? Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down a bombshell congressional hearing on Capitol Hill exploring shocking testimonies connecting clandestine mind-control experiments to figures like Charles Manson and Jack Ruby, as well as victi...

When Melissa Casias, an administrative assistant at the highly secretive Los Alamos National Laboratory, vanished without a trace, she left behind a trail of bizarre clues, including her personal belongings and a completely wiped cell phone. After her skeletonized remains were recently discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest, her grieving family reportedly uncovered shocking new evid...

After 21-year-old combat medic Saria Barney was found dead inside an Alaska storm drain, her new husband, US Army soldier Zarrius Hildabrand, went on trial for her murder. The proceedings took a shocking turn when the defendant took the stand himself, leading to a grueling cross-examination over his bizarre behavior and ever-shifting story about what happened to his wife. Law&Crime's Jess...

A late-night fast-food order has turned into a nightmare. An Arby's manager in Broken Bow, Oklahoma is accused of intentionally contaminating a customer's meal. The suspect, Amanda M. Hendricks, allegedly spat into the food and infected victim Jennica Church with an incurable virus. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber unpacks the devastating surveillance footage, an alleged confession, and the intens...

Five months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Arizona, shocking new details have emerged surrounding conflicting ransom notes sent to local media. While investigators race to track down the mysterious masked intruder captured on doorbell footage, new questions arise about a bizarre cryptocurrency tactic used by federal authorities. Law&Crim...

The investigation into the tragic rope-jumping death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas in Brazil has intensified following shocking allegations of destroyed evidence and deleted digital data. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest developments in the case alongside Brazilian criminal defense attorney Adrielli Barca. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecord...

In St. Petersburg, Florida, a horrifying nightmare unfolded after 16-year-old Miranda Corsette disappeared. Shocking police interrogation footage reveals how prime suspect Steven Gress casually detailed the teenager's final days while attempting to shift the ultimate blame onto his girlfriend and co-defendant, Michelle Brandes. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the chilling confession, the d...

From chilling confessions to exasperating denials, take a look inside the interrogation rooms and bodycam footage of five shocking criminal cases. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down unforgettable moments where everyday individuals allegedly turned into cold-blooded killers. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby...

The tragic death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, who plunged 130 feet during a rope jumping incident at an abandoned bridge in Limeira, Brazil, has sparked international outrage. Three instructors have been arrested and charged with homicide with eventual intent amid stunning claims that the young woman was tossed off the platform without being attached to any safety ropes. Law&...

David Anthony Burke, the singer better known as D4vd, appeared in court Wednesday for a status conference ahead of his preliminary hearing. D4vd is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who he was allegedly in an illegal sexual relationship with. But as his prelim continues to be pushed back, the singer appears to be slowly deteriorating behind bars. Law&Crime's Jesse We...

A rope-jumping excursion at the abandoned Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, Brazil, turned fatal when 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was allegedly thrown off the 130-foot structure without being attached to a safety rope. Three instructors have since been arrested and face criminal charges. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking footage and ongoing investigation with Brazil...

What started as a private dispute between two of the highest-ranking officials in Wicomico County, Maryland, has exploded into a public fiasco. County Executive Julie Giordano is firing back against persistent rumors that nude photos of her were sent to a local sheriff’s deputy, while Sheriff Mike Lewis claims an official investigation could lead to further embarrassment for Giordano. Could this p...

The viral and complex legal battle over a high-valued Star Wars LEGO collection in Salem, Oregon, took a dramatic turn as YouTuber Ben "Reckless Ben" Schneider faces criminal charges and a massive civil lawsuit from Bricks & Minifigs corporate. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with litigator Rich Schoenstein to dissect the multi-layered legal issues, the newly issued temporary restraining...

A high-stakes legal battle has effectively silenced YouTuber Benjamin Schneider, known as "Reckless Ben," after his investigation into a missing, high-value Star Wars LEGO collection led to a series of arrests by local police in American Fork, Utah. However, a stunning update from independent internet detective Coffeezilla exposes fresh twists in the case, including a hidden U-Haul truck, heavily...

The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein saga continues on Capitol Hill, where Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently faced intense, closed-door questioning about his past connections to the deceased financier. While Gates maintained that he never witnessed criminal conduct or visited Epstein's private island, ranch, or Florida estate, newly unsealed emails reveal a...

Prosecutors in Alaska say a US Army soldier, Zarrius Hildabrand, killed his wife of less than a year, Saria Barney, and dumped her in a storm drain before joining growing search parties. A criminal complaint laid out evidence investigators gathered against Hildabrand, including suspiciously-timed text messages, multiple trips to stores to buy possible cleanup supplies, and signs of a violent, bloo...

In Anchorage, Alaska, a young National Guard combat medic named Saria Barney went missing, prompting a desperate search led by her family and her seemingly distraught husband. However, the facade quickly shattered when her body was discovered hidden inside a nearby storm drain, and the investigation pointed directly toward her own spouse. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber is joined by criminal defense a...

A California judge has unexpectedly thrown out the grand jury indictment against Yue “Emily” Yu, a prominent Orange County dermatologist accused of poisoning her husband’s tea with liquid drain cleaner. Despite hidden kitchen camera footage captured by her husband, Jack Chen, the court tossed the felony charges after finding that prosecutors committed significant procedural errors and withheld key...